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YH12 EWS

2012 Suzuki SX4

Orange Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,395 mi
Last recorded104,395 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki SX450,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 EWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 104,395 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Off side and near side brake pipes from flexi's to rear callipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Off side and near side front to rear brake pipes at rear flexi's corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front subframe heavy surface corrosion

Hand brake lever travel high

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle surface corrosion

Rear Surface corrosion off side and near side near axle mounts

Pass 20 Feb 2025 103,321 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 103,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 90,976 miles

coolant level low

engine oil very low

Fail 21 Feb 2024 90,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

coolant level low

engine oil very low

Pass 17 Dec 2022 78,183 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 78,183 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 73,836 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 73,836 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019
Pass 18 Oct 2018 47,194 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 41,868 miles

front brake discs slightly worn pitted and corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 41,867 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly worn pitted and corroded

front brake pads inners getting low

Pass 4 Apr 2017 34,542 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 28,033 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,348 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SX4?

Based on 587,968 MOT tests across 47,332 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
47,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 10,592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,892
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,147
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YH12 EWS is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 in Orange with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 50,232 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki SX4 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 10,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH12 EWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH12 EWS registered?

YH12 EWS is a 2012 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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